tomevault-io Sentry Commit Messages
Format
<type>(<scope>): <subject>
<body>
<footer>
Requirements:
- Header is required; scope is optional
- All lines must stay under 100 characters
- Subject line max 70 characters
Commit Types
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
feat |
New feature |
fix |
Bug fix |
ref |
Refactoring (no behavior change) |
perf |
Performance improvement |
docs |
Documentation only |
test |
Test additions or corrections |
build |
Build system or dependencies |
ci |
CI configuration |
chore |
Maintenance tasks |
style |
Code formatting (no logic change) |
meta |
Repository metadata |
license |
License changes |
Subject Line Checklist
When writing the subject line:
- Use imperative, present tense ("Add feature" not "Added feature")
- Capitalize the first letter
- No period at the end
- Maximum 70 characters
Body Guidelines
Explain what and why, not how:
- Use imperative mood and present tense
- Include motivation for the change
- Contrast with previous behavior when relevant
- Wrap at 100 characters
Footer: Issue References
Reference issues using these patterns:
Fixes GH-1234 # GitHub issue
Fixes #1234 # Shorthand GitHub
Fixes SENTRY-1234 # Sentry issue
Refs LINEAR-ABC-123 # Linear issue (no auto-close)
Fixescloses the issue when mergedRefslinks without closing
Breaking Changes
For breaking changes, add ! after type/scope and include a footer:
feat(api)!: Remove deprecated v1 endpoints
BREAKING CHANGE: v1 endpoints no longer available
Revert Format
revert: feat(api): Add new endpoint
This reverts commit abc123def456.
Reason: Caused performance regression in production.
Examples
See examples.md for detailed commit examples across different scenarios.
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